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Story summary
- The U.S. labor market has rebounded after the COVID-19 shutdowns, recovering 22.9 million jobs.
- By August 2025, leisure and hospitality, retail, and construction not only regained but exceeded pre-pandemic employment levels.
- Manufacturing and mining lag, with manufacturing at 99% and mining at 89% of February 2020 levels.
- The recovery reflects a shift in employment trends driven by pandemic-era changes in consumer behavior and economic conditions.
